Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:5
“He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.”
In context
3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
7Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
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